Masonic Lite Podcast

Hello! On this episode we welcome Bro. Chris Hodapp. Brother Chris is a published author and filmmaker, and has written one of the most-read books on our Craft, Freemasons for Dummies. We discuss his Masonic background, his works, and have an all-around great conversation. Also on this episode, we hear from Dutchie Doug and wrap up with Larry, a horse, a dog, and some chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:08:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:09:10] Larry brings us back [00:29:50] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:31:10] Jack brings us back [00:56:20] Dutchie Doug [01:00:15] The Masonic News & Wrap Up [01:06:30] Chickens [01:07:50] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com Historic Smithton Inn: www.historicsmithtoninn.com D&S CIGARS www.dnscigar.com The Red Serpent: By

Hello! On this episode we welcome Larry back after his medically induced vacation and discuss where we think the fraternity is going in a COVID-19 world. We also hear from Dutchie Doug and wrap up with Larry, a horse, a dog, and some chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:09:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:10:40] Larry brings us back [00:22:15] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:23:35] Jack brings us back [00:37:55] Dutchie Doug [00:42:40] Wrap Up [00:48:30] Chickens [00:50:00] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com Historic Smithton Inn: www.historicsmithtoninn.com D&S CIGARS www.dnscigar.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locall

Hello! On this episode we present the Digital Order of Knights Quarantine "not-a-degree" that we performed live back in April. Larry gives an update, Jack provides the news, and we wrap up with what's coming up. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:45] Pete brings us back [00:14:25] Digital Order of Knights Quarantine [00:36:55] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:38:15] Jack brings us back [00:44:40] Chickens [00:45:15] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com Historic Smithton Inn: www.historicsmithtoninn.com D&S CIGARS www.dnscigar.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/1466478608 Masonic Scarves: By Pete Ruggieri www.masonicscarves.com/ Intermezzo by Stephanie, Locally Handcrafted Chocolate www.facebook.c

Hello! On this episode we discuss our experience with the Digital Knights of the Quarantine not-a-degree followed by an interview with a couple of special guests from the North. Pete and Tim are joined by two New York Brothers, Daniel J. Di Natale and Isaac Ambrose Moore. We wrap up with what's coming up and Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions and DOoKQ recap [00:16:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:17:20] Pete begins the interview with Daniel and Isaac [00:58:30] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:59:50] Wrap Up [01:03:15] Chickens [01:04:00] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com Historic Smithton Inn: www.historicsmithtoninn.com D&S CIGARS www.dnscigar.com The Red Serpent: By Larry Merris: www.amazon.com/Red-Serpent-Larry…ris/dp/14

Hello! On this episode our guest is Bro. Matthew Appel, one of the hosts of The Working Tools podcast. Bro. Matt is also a District Deputy and Secretary for his Lodge. Also joining (re-joining??) us is none other than Seth Anthony, Secretary of Last Resort. We also hear from Dutchy Doug and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's coming up, some info on our Digital Order of Knights Quarantine event, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:14:40] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:15:50] Pete introduces our Guest, Bro. Matthew Appel [00:27:30] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:28:45] Jack brings us back with Bro. Matt [00:38:20] Digital Order of Knights Quarantine Commercial [00::39:30] Seth Anthony drives the bus [01:02:10] Dutchy Doug [01:06:15] Masonic Lite News [01:07:00] Wrap Up [01:17:45] Chickens [01:20:10] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign u

Hello! Our episode this week is all about being quarantined as Masons. Since we are all under a stay-at-home order from our state government, this episode was recorded remotely using Zoom, a first for us. Several Brothers sent us voice clips sharing their experiences during the current pandemic, including Seth Anthony, who provided us with a new Corpora Obscurum. We also hear from Dutchy Doug, Jim Stephens, Michelle Snyder, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's potentially on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:04:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:06:00] Larry....well...Larry. [00:11:15] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:12:40] Corpora Obscurum [00:16:20] Pete brings us back to continue the discussion. [00:29:05] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:31:25] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [00:35:15] Masonic Lite News [00:36:20]

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Ronald Bates of Ohio. Brother Ronald has an interesting genealogy, about which he has published a book entitled Shakespeare's Lost Purple Bloodline. Also on this episode, we hear from Dutchie Doug, Michelle Snyder, and Jim Stephens. We wrap up with the news and what's on (off?) the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:10:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:11:20] Larry introduces our guest, Bro. Ronald Bates [00:37:00] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:38:20] Pete Brings us back [00:39:35] Dutchie Doug [00:42:55] Pete sparks a discussion about lodge funds [00:53:25] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [00:57:25] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:00:10] Masonic Lite News [01:01:00] Wrap Up [01:08:20] Chickens [01:10:20] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show

Hello! Our episode this week is all about being "The New Guy" and what it's like coming into the Fraternity. Our guests are Jim McElhenie, Bryan Hixson, and Steve Graber, all relatively new Masons. We also hear a new feature from Dutchie Doug, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:15:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:16:25] Jack introduces our topic [00:36:00] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:37:20] Jack brings us back to continue the discussion. [00:49:50] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:52:35] Dutchie Doug [00:55:00] Wrap Up [01:01:25] Chickens [01:03:45] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrov

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Alex Powers. Alex is a host and founder of the Historical Light podcast. A Past Master of Gardner Lodge No. 65, he is currently serving the lodge as Tyler and Lodge Historian. He is also serving his Grand Lodge as Director of the Kansas Lodge of Research and as District Deputy Grand Master for Area 9A in Kansas. Also on this episode, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions [00:12:45] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son [00:13:50] Jack introduces our guest, Bro. Alex Powers [00:28:45] Second Break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:30:05] Jack brings us back with our guest [00:48:25] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:51:30] Wrap Up [00:54:40] Chickens [00:55:50] Outro MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show wi

Hello! Our Guest this week is Bro. Doug Madenford . We initially intended on covering Groundhog Lodges, but our conversation extended from there to a general discussion on the Pennsylvania Dutch and its influence on our country. Michelle Snyder returns with a new Unlocking Symbols segment, Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with what's on the horizon, followed by Larry's All Chicken-No Turkey Supper Club Band. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:14:00] First break, brought to you by The Historic Smithton Inn [00:15:20] Pete introduces our guest, Bro. Doug Madenford. [00:29:55] Second Break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:31:05] Tim brings us back with our guest. [01:03:05] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [01:05:45] Unlocking Symbols with Symboligist Michelle Snyder. [01:09:40] Wrap Up [01:17:15] Chickens [01:19:25] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, m

Hello! In our first episode of the new year the hosts sit down for a guest-free discussion. The topic of the episode is the Flood of Light - So Many Papers, So Little Time, but we also cover a new PA bourbon, new initiatives from PA's recently installed Grand Master, and a few other things. Jim Stephens presents the Lodge Business Brief, and Jack gives us the news. We wrap up with whats coming up and Larry's Organic Chicken Orchestra. [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:16:15] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son [00:17:30] Pete brings us back to announce this episode's sort-of-sponsor. [00:22:15] Jack introduces tonights topic: The Flood of Light - So many papers, so little time. [00:38:25] Second Break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:39:40] Tim brings us back to talk about our RWGM Thomas Gannon's initiatives and presenting the 5 Aspects of Freemasonry (tm) in his home lodge. [00:56:10] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:59:20] The Masonic Lite News [01:0

Hello! On this episode we travelled to "The" Valley of Reading for their Holiday Happening event and to record our annual Holiday Show. We had a great time with great guests and somehow managed to not get kicked out. Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, followed by the wrap up, and then chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:12:25] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son [00:13:35] Jack brings us back with Harry Hackman and Bob Long [00:21:55] Larry tries to introduce Jingles the Clown [00:30:55] The Grand Smoke - Ed Stumm [00:35:45] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:37:00] Scott Helm [00:44:05] Emily Mooney - Worthy Advisor Reading Assembly #33 [00:51:40] Seth Anthony {01:00:00] Santa! [01:06:00] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:09:00] Wrap Up [00:52:10] Chickens [00:54:00] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13!

Hello! On this episode of the podcast, we go a bit deeper than usual with our guest, Earl Fontainelle. Earl is a researcher and host of The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (The SHWEP). After listening to this episode, be sure to check out www.shwep.net for more from Earl. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment unlocking Beauty and the Beast, Jack reads the Masonic Lite News, and Bro. Jim Stephens provides the Lodge Business Brief. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:09:20] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son [00:10:25] Jack introduces our interview with Earl Fontainelle [00:30:30] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithon Inn [00:31:50] Jack brings us back [00:55:55] The Masonic Market Place [00:56:35] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [01:00:35] Masonic Lite News [01:01:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:04:00] Wrap Up [01:09:50] Chickens

Hello! On this episode of the podcast, we focus on High Twelve International. Bros. Rick Santella and Steve Morrison came by to fill us in on what this body is all about. Symbologist Michelle Snyder presents a segment unlocking Jack & Jill and Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:09:30] First break, brought to you by the Historic Smithon Inn [00:10:45] Pete launches our conversation [00:23:35] Second break, brought to you by George J. Grove & Son [00:24:45] Pete brings us back [00:40:35] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [00:44:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:47:20] Wrap Up [00:52:10] Chickens [00:54:00] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Grove and Son: www.georgejgrove.com Historic Smithton Inn: www.hi

Hello! This episode was to feature a conversation with the Imperial Potentate, so when circumstances caused us to reschedule, we rose to the challenge and failed to book a guest. Instead, inspired by an urge to rant, we present a conversation among the hosts entitled "When is enough, enough?". Also, we hear Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, The Masonic News, and The Secretary's Tips from the Crypt. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:12:55] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:14:10] Pete launches our conversation [00:29:30] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:30:55] Larry brings us back [00:38:20] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [00:42:15] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [00:45:00] Masonic Lite News [00:46:05] The Masonic Marketplace [00:46:45] Secretary's Tips from the Crypt [00:48:00] Wrap

Hello! This episode is Part II of our spotlight on Masonic artists and our Guest is artist Bro. Ryan Flynn. Ryan has been on the podcast before and is very passionate about bringing the arts back to the Craft. We also hear Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, and the news. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:08:35] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:09:45] Larry introduces Bro. Ryan Flynn [00:30:50] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:32:15] Pete brings us back with our guest [00:53:45] Masonic Market Place [00:54:35] Comments on the Interview [00:56:55] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [01:00:40] Secretary's Tip from the Crypt [01:01:20] Masonic Lite News [01:02:15] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens [01:04:50] Wrap Up [01:10:30] Chickens [01:12:00] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www

Hello! This episode is made up of recordings from multiple dates, at multiple locations, using hardware of varying quality. Starting off, we recount what weve done in the past few weeks and introduce a juicy new masonic conspiracy during a cell-phone conference call. Next, our guest is masonic artist, Bro. John Bridegroom. We recorded our conversation a few weeks back during one of Larry's time travel adventures, so listen in and check out John's phenomenal work at http://themasterscraft.net/ . We also hear Unlocking Symbols from Symbologist Michelle Snyder, The Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, and the news. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:24:30] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:25:40] Interview with John Bridegroom [00:51:15] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:52:30] John Bridegroom Part II [00:59:00] Unlocking Symbols with Symbologist Michelle Snyder [01:02:50] Lodg

Hello! On this episode we're trying out some new things. Our guest this week is opera singer, Bro. Barry Banks. In a pre-recorded interview, Pete catches up with Barry in Philadelphia, where he is currently appearing at the Academy of Music. They chat about how he got his start in Freemasonry, his career, and the finer points of audio-centric architechture. We debut two new segments, Bad Advice/Good Advice, a segment based on listener questions and from Tim, Secretary's Tip from the Crypt. Also on this episode we hear about Jack's double-near-drowning, the Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens, the news, and a repeat Unlocking Symbols from Symbologist Michelle Snyder. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:15:00] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:16:20] Pete introduces his interview with Bro. Barry Banks [00:31:55] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:33:15] A message about the Mason

Hello! On this episode we welcome back Bros. Ken "K-Dog" Hudson and Steven Henry, both members of Lodge 43 in Lancaster, PA. They share what they've been up to and what's upcoming as Officers in their Lodge, and we have a conversation about the importance of fellowship and engaging the membership. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, and a special guest reporter provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:10:10] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:11:25] Larry brings us back with our Guests [00:25:00] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:26:15] Larry Brings us back with K-Dog [00:32:30] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [00:35:40]Past Master Moyer's Minutes [00:38:20]Bonus Interview with a young Mason. [00:50:10] Masonic Lite News followed by the wrap-up [00:58:10] Chickens [00:59:30] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodca

Hello! On this episode we welcome R.W. Senior Grand Warden Mark E. Pearlstein from the Grand Lodge of Maryland. Bro. Mark fills us in on what's going on in Maryland, some of his responsibilities as a Grand Lodge Officer, and a few of the differences between our Masonic Jurisdictions. Bro. Jim Stephens provides another Lodge Business Brief, and Jack provides the Masonic News. We wrap up with the upcoming Masonic schedule followed by chickens. Enjoy! [00:00:00] Introductions. [00:14:05] First break, brought to you by George J. Grove and Son. [00:15:15] Jack starts us off with Mark E. Pearlstein. [00:42:00] Second break, brought to you by the Historic Smithton Inn. [00:43:20] Pete brings us back [01:04:00] Lodge Business Brief with Bro. Jim Stephens. [01:06:45] Masonic Lite News followed by the wrap-up [01:11:55] Chickens [01:13:25] Outro. MASONIC LITE PATREON www.patreon.com/MasonicLitePodcast Sign up to support the show with an automatic, monthly donation of $1, $5, or $13! SPONSORS: George J. Gr